Black Cat Bone

Shocking and sad news. Condolences to his family.

I've just read this after 2 months without my computer. This is terrible news. Stu was a good guy. My thoughts go to his wife.

Is it strange to say that I appreciate that his wife let one of us know? I mean, we can't be one of the main things on her mind. It was nice to have her include us so that we might eulogize him in our way.

Our loss. Sleep well, friend.

Posted briefly on the other thread last night & this is just sinking in.
Met Stu a few times, the last time being at Pauls 50th last year.
Really nice guy, knowleadgable{?}, funny & great company.
My thoughts are with his family & I, too would like to thank his wife for letting us know.

RIP Stu - one of lifes nice guys.

Life's just so cruel.

I don't know what to say. Appaling news,

Condolances to his family

Many condolences. This is awful.

So sad to hear this tragic news. My condolences to Stu's family.

Terrible, just terrible.
My condolences to his family
What can you say?

The last thing Stu contacted me about was some ELO stuff, so I've cracked open a can of beer and I'm listening to 'Mr Blue Sky'.

Cheers, Stu.

When's the funeral, and is anyone planning to attend it?

JQW wrote:When's the funeral, and is anyone planning to attend it?

I asked Sam this earlier on. I think she may be in contact with Caroline, his wife. I suggested we ought to, at least, get a card and flowers? Sam said she was hoping to attend the funeral and be our ambassador. I'm sure she'll let us know - but let's give her some time too. It took some fucking balls to take that call and post what she did on here, I'm sure we'd agree.

I don't mean this disrespectfully at all, but Caroline's comment to Sam that (and I paraphrase) "Were we (Sam) from the record company/shop?" is just so beautiful, and damned funny. A little light on a very grey day.....

late, as always............

The Smamfy wrote:

JQW wrote:When's the funeral, and is anyone planning to attend it?

I've asked Caroline if she could let me know, I'd like to attend.

If it's close to next weekend then I'll consider going, too, to represent all of us.

Maybe a card and some flowers to his address?
Im happy to share the cost, or whip round at the next jolly.
That would be a "softly-softly" approach.

Prince Of Peace wrote:I suggested we ought to, at least, get a card and flowers? Sam said she was hoping to attend the funeral and be our ambassador.

I think this is an excellent idea - count me in.

Coming out of exile to just say how upsetting this is. I never met Stu, but exchanged many a PM and disc with him. I'm sure he was a lovely bloke and will be much missed, not least by us.

The quickest thing to do would probably for someone to buy some flowers and invite contributions via PayPal or the Jolly up?

The Smamfy wrote:I've got a PayPal account.....

Would you be happy doing it Sam? Sorry to be insensitive, but have we missed the funeral? He has been away for a while.

Can I suggest a nice bunch of flowers, a card and whatever's left give to a charity in Stu's memory, of Stu's wifes choice? If we've missed the funeral, then just the donation and card.

The Smamfy wrote:

Atomic Loonybin wrote:

The Smamfy wrote:I've got a PayPal account.....

Would you be happy doing it Sam? Sorry to be insensitive, but have we missed the funeral? He has been away for a while.

Can I suggest a nice bunch of flowers, a card and whatever's left give to a charity in Stu's memory, of Stu's wifes choice? If we've missed the funeral, then just the donation and card.

It's not happened yet.

How does it work? Do I post the email address and password it's under?

Just the e-mail address.

Just now read this and am very saddened. In my case, I never had direct contact with Stu but did notice his posts. The only hope is that there is beautiful music wherever he has gone.

Maybe we should instill a memoriam section or at least have something in a permanent section (Classic threads?).

So long Stu. My thoughts are with your family.

The Smamfy wrote:samantha dot veal at bt dot com (my work one)

I'll send some flowers to their address and get a card too.

I'll be willing to give some cash at the JU.